Cape Town to Implement 55-Hour Electricity Upgrade, Impacting Six Areas
The City of Cape Town is set to undertake a significant electricity upgrade over a 55-hour period, which will affect six areas across the municipality....
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Xiaoshan District in Hangzhou Accelerates High-Quality Development Amid Modernization Efforts
Xiaoshan District in Hangzhou of east China’s Zhejiang Province has been constantly fostering industrial development and urbanization by focusing on innovation and cultivating new quality productive forces in recent...
BRICS Creates New Opportunities for Africa
At the ongoing BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, the leaders of BRICS member states are focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships and enhancing the grouping’s role in...
Experts Make Progress on Upcoming 11th Edition of Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA XI)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), and the African Development Bank (AfDB)...
Ethiopia Plans Tight Monetary Policy Following Currency Reform
Ethiopia will keep interest rates high for the rest of the year to combat transitory inflation caused by an overhaul of its foreign exchange policy,...
President Kagame Arrives in Samoa for CHOGM 2024, Set to Deliver Final Remarks as Outgoing Chair
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has arrived in Samoa for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), where he will deliver his final address...
Uganda Joins BRICS as Partner Nation, Opening Doors for Enhanced Trade and Investment Opportunities
Uganda has officially joined BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as one of 13 new partner nations in a move set to reshape...
Somalia Wants Ethiopia Excluded From Force Battling Al-Shabaab
Bloomberg Somalia’s government asked the African Union and United Nations to exclude Ethiopian soldiers from a revamped peacekeeping force fighting al-Qaeda-linked insurgents. The request will...
Gachagua Allies Talk Tough Amid Looming Parliamentary Purge as Ruto Tightens Grip
Allies of Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are speaking out strongly as a purge looms in Parliament. Following Gachagua’s impeachment, President William Ruto’s camp is...
ANCWL Calls for 60-40 Gender Parity Principle in Leadership
The African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) has officially advocated for the implementation of a 60-40 gender parity principle in leadership roles within the...
Kariega Residents Evacuated Due to Heavy Rain
Kariega, a town in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, has faced significant challenges as heavy rains prompted the evacuation of local residents. The downpour,...
Pan African Lists New Instrument Under JSE’s Sustainability Segment
Pan African Resources has officially listed a new financial instrument under the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) sustainability segment, marking a significant step in its commitment...
Southern Africa Emerges as Leading Hub for Imports and Exports in African Trade Barometer
Southern Africa has solidified its position as a top hub for imports and exports, according to the latest African Trade Barometer report. The region, which...
EFF Flags R52M Spent on Deporting Illegal Immigrants in Five Months
The EFF has raised concerns over the R52.8 million spent on deporting illegal immigrants between April and August this year. In a recent parliamentary Q&A...
SA Businessman Under Scrutiny for US$850M Zimbabwe Oil Pipeline Project
In an emerging narrative that intertwines immense financial stakes and allegations of corruption, South African businessman Errol Gregor is spotlighted for his involvement in a...
Tech Firm Huawei Opens Registration for Kenya’s 2024-2025 ICT Competition
Huawei, the global tech giant, has officially opened registration for its 2024-2025 ICT competition in Kenya. The competition, now in its latest edition, seeks to...
KenGen to add 1,500MW of power to grid in Sh560b financing plan
KenGen has announced an ambitious ten year programme plan to double the country’s electricity production at a cost of more than Sh560 billion (USD4.3 billion)....
Tanzania beats Kenya in latest tourism awards
Tanzania has overtaken Kenya in scooping tourism awards at this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony held in Diani, Kwale County. According to the organisers, Tanzania claimed...
Highrise Building Collapses in Major City, Urgent Search Underway for Missing Mother and Child
A devastating highrise building collapse in a bustling city has triggered a frantic search for survivors, with rescuers focused on finding a mother and her...
Angolan President Holds Talks With DRC and Rwanda Leaders
Angolan President João Lourenço recently hosted discussions with the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, as part of his ongoing mediation...